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title: "Gauging the demand for a Heritage Sector Observatory"
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# Gauging the demand for a Heritage Sector Observatory

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a8129f6-8f4d-4f79-9578-9ae372e961cf

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## Summary

The tender titled "Gauging the demand for a Heritage Sector Observatory" is being conducted by Historic England, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services". The tender is currently active, with an open procurement method following an open procedure (below threshold). The submission deadline is set for 3rd March 2020, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 9th March 2020 and conclude on 30th April 2020. Interested suppliers can engage with stakeholders to assess the demand for the observatory, which is key to the project's objectives.

This opportunity can foster significant business growth for companies specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those focusing on heritage and cultural sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may bring innovative approaches to assessing stakeholder needs. Businesses that have experience in market testing, stakeholder engagement, and providing insights related to heritage contexts would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Access to Historic England and its partners will be crucial for successful bidders.

## Notice

This is a project about market testing a proposal that could facilitate access to information and insight of relevance to the sector and to interested people outside the sector. It requires the demand for a Heritage Sector Observatory to be identified and assessed, drawing on the views of potential users from a broad spectrum ranging from Historic England staff to overseas academics. The successful tenderers are asked to engage with a wide range of stakeholders in an appropriate way to gauge the demand for an Observatory and to advise Historic England and its Historic Environment Forum (HEF) partners on next steps for further consideration. Access to Historic England and other sector stakeholders will be facilitated. Key considerations for the assessment will be scope, future-proofing and long-term affordability. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home in orderto express interest and download documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986b2882-6aa3-44c0-b5dc-922004e5fe25 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2020 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2020 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986b2882-6aa3-44c0-b5dc-922004e5fe25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986b2882-6aa3-44c0-b5dc-922004e5fe25
  18th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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